Does OutSystems automatically manage underlying database tables for the developer?

OutSystems does indeed automatically manage underlying database tables for the developer, which streamlines the development process significantly. This automation ensures that developers don't have to manually create and maintain the database schema, including tables and relationships, as the OutSystems platform handles these aspects based on the entities defined in the application.

When a developer creates an entity in OutSystems, the platform generates the corresponding database table automatically. This includes standard operations like updates and deletions as the application evolves, facilitating an agile development process where changes can be implemented quickly without the overhead of traditional database management.

This capability enhances productivity and allows developers to focus more on building the application functionality rather than dealing with the complexities of database management. Moreover, automatic management includes data integrity, relationships, and indexing, further abstracting the challenges typically associated with database handling in traditional development environments.